Enrollment
297
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wappingers Falls, NY
James S Evans Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James S Evans Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 362988004017
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 6
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James S Evans Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools.
- #3 of 3
- elementary schools in Wappingers Falls · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.1:1
- large classes for New York
- 30.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James S Evans Elementary School has class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James S Evans Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Wappingers Falls, NY.
School address
District: Wappingers Central School District · New York
NCES ID 362988004017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.1:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.0%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James S Evans Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at James S Evans Elementary School
James S Evans Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Wappingers Falls, New York, enrolling 297 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.1:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 30.0% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 297 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Among 574 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need New York schools statewide, it ranks #556, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (55%) and Hispanic or Latino (28%) (diversity index 61/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 37.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Wappingers Central School District also operates John Jay Senior High School (1,768 students) and Roy C Ketcham Senior High School (1,557 students) alongside James S Evans Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How James S Evans Elementary School compares
James S Evans Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.1:1 | ▲ 19% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.0% | ▼ 47% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 297 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.1:1
Leaner classes than 56% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
297
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.1:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 81% in New York - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
37.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,204
per pupil, district-wide
- below New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.5%
Hispanic or Latino 28.3%
African American 9.8%
Two or More 5.4%
Asian 1.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.0, James S Evans Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Wappingers Central School District, which includes James S Evans Elementary School.
$23,204
Per student
-12%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 63.6%
State 30.2%
Federal 6.2%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How James S Evans Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Jay Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Roy C Ketcham Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Van Wyck Junior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Myers Corners School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gayhead School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James S Evans Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,768
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,557
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 836
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 831
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~297 students)
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Frequently asked questions about James S Evans Elementary School
How many students attend James S Evans Elementary School?
James S Evans Elementary School has 297 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wappingers Falls, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James S Evans Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James S Evans Elementary School is 14.1:1, which is 19% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James S Evans Elementary School?
30.0% of students at James S Evans Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James S Evans Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James S Evans Elementary School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Wappingers Falls, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James S Evans Elementary School?
James S Evans Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does James S Evans Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Wappingers Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, James S Evans Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 elementary schools in Wappingers Falls, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wappingers Falls on the city page.
Is James S Evans Elementary School a good school?
James S Evans Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of New York schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Wappingers Central School District?
Besides James S Evans Elementary School, Wappingers Central School District also operates John Jay Senior High School (1,768 students), Roy C Ketcham Senior High School (1,557 students), and Van Wyck Junior High School (878 students). See the Wappingers Central School District district page for the complete list.
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